http://national-college.edu/news-events/ Getting a solid education will be one of the biggest factors in deciding whether you get the job you want. http://national-college.edu/images/National-College-Facebook.png http://national-college.edu/news-events/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:19:13 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Finds-a-Way-out-of-Dead-End-Jobs-20120402-2036 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Finds-a-Way-out-of-Dead-End-Jobs-20120402-2036 Demetrius Dyer, a recent graduate of the Lexington Campus, learned skills from the business administration-management program that he puts to use every day in his new job. 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:17:37 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Meet-and-Greet-Focuses-on-Women-Veterans-20120402-1850 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Meet-and-Greet-Focuses-on-Women-Veterans-20120402-1850 Regional Director of Military Affairs Wes Smith recently represented the Louisville Campus at the Kentucky Women Veterans Meet and Greet. 38.186737 -85.811044 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:15:42 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Danville-Campus-Students-Step-Up-to-Save-Lives-20120402-1735 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Danville-Campus-Students-Step-Up-to-Save-Lives-20120402-1735 On Wednesday, March 21, the Kentucky Blood Center mobile unit visited the $$Danville, Kentucky Campus. 37.649323 -84.768137 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:13:27 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Recent-Graduate-Receives-Two-Job-Offers-20120402-1522 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Recent-Graduate-Receives-Two-Job-Offers-20120402-1522 Heather Holloway, a graduate from the Pikeville Campus, recently found her new skills to be in demand. 37.539337 -82.607242 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:11:57 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=New-Career-Helps-Graduate-Stay-Young-20120402-1326 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=New-Career-Helps-Graduate-Stay-Young-20120402-1326 Linda Combs is enjoying a fulfilling career as right-hand woman to the CEO of Greenhouse Technology, Inc. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:08:42 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Organize-Food-Drive-to-Help-Rescue-Mission-20120402-1125 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Organize-Food-Drive-to-Help-Rescue-Mission-20120402-1125 Students at the Madison Campus decided to share their love with their neighbors in need. 36.254492 -86.719047 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:05:50 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Holds-Spring-Career-Fair-20120402-0840 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Holds-Spring-Career-Fair-20120402-0840 On Tuesday, March 27th, the Princeton Campus held its spring career fair. 37.362858 -81.038332 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:03:25 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Volunteers-Help-Repurpose-Medical-Supplies-20120402-0548 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Volunteers-Help-Repurpose-Medical-Supplies-20120402-0548 Cleveland Campus students, staff, and faculty attended a Humanitarian Aid event on March 21st at Med Wish International. 41.584494 -81.487157 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:01:48 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Donating-Old-Computers-is-a-Win-Win-Solution-20120402-0323 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Donating-Old-Computers-is-a-Win-Win-Solution-20120402-0323 After installing new computers at the Lynchburg Campus, students in the information systems engineering degree program needed to decide what to do with the retired computers. 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:59:42 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Recognized-for-Supporting-Guardsmen-and-Reservists-20120403-5635 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Recognized-for-Supporting-Guardsmen-and-Reservists-20120403-5635 On Thursday, March 22nd, representatives from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) visited the Knoxville Campus to recognize National College for its support of the Guard and Reserves. 35.923089 -84.060597 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:56:08 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Congressman-Answers-Student,-Constituent-Questions-20120402-5907 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Congressman-Answers-Student,-Constituent-Questions-20120402-5907 On Friday, March 23, the Memphis Campus welcomed Congressman Steve Cohen, who represents Tennessee’s 9th District and about 75% of the campus’s student body. 35.070364 -89.946055 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:55:59 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-Graduates-Preview-Job-Possibilities-20120327-5658 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-Graduates-Preview-Job-Possibilities-20120327-5658 The Louisville Campus hosted a Career Fair on Tuesday, March 20. 38.186737 -85.811044 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:54:19 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=From-the-Banking-Industry-to-the-Operating-Room-20120327-5554 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=From-the-Banking-Industry-to-the-Operating-Room-20120327-5554 After fifteen years as a vice president in the banking industry, Jennifer Schnelle found herself unemployed 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:52:55 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Learning-How-to-Making-a-Great-First-Impression-20120327-5418 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Learning-How-to-Making-a-Great-First-Impression-20120327-5418 On Tuesday, March 13th, the Richmond Campus held a workshop designed to help students build a positive image 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:49:55 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Personal-Attention-Fosters-A-Good-Learning-Environment-20120327-5212 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Personal-Attention-Fosters-A-Good-Learning-Environment-20120327-5212 Terra Johnson recently earned her associate’s degree at the Pikeville Campus and has been hired as a medical assistant. 37.539337 -82.607242 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:44:18 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-is-Now-an-Integral-Part-of-Doctorand8217;s-Office-20120327-4953 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-is-Now-an-Integral-Part-of-Doctorand8217;s-Office-20120327-4953 Graduate Vanessa Hinsdale is an integral part of the medical team at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center where she works. 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:40:14 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Contributing-Citizens-20120327-4336 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Contributing-Citizens-20120327-4336 The Knoxville Campus held a Legislative Day on campus on Friday, March 16. 35.923089 -84.060597 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:34:44 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Partnership-in-Excellence-Grant-Helps-Students-Succeed-20120328-1403 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Partnership-in-Excellence-Grant-Helps-Students-Succeed-20120328-1403 The Martinsville Campus recently received a Partnership in Excellence (PIE) Grant from the Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce to help students with disabilities in the computer labs. 36.691547 -79.893329 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:33:17 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Volunteer-Opportunity-Becomes-a-Job-20120327-3435 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Volunteer-Opportunity-Becomes-a-Job-20120327-3435 In 2009, Carrie Mangus came to National College after graduating from high school in Akron. 41.160910 -81.400205 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:31:51 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Lynchburg-Scrub-Club-Organizes-Food-Drive-20120327-3316 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Lynchburg-Scrub-Club-Organizes-Food-Drive-20120327-3316 The Scrub Club recently kicked off a food drive to help the victims of recent tornados. 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:30:14 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Gets-Job-Offer-Before-Graduation-20120327-3149 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Gets-Job-Offer-Before-Graduation-20120327-3149 Two weeks before her graduation, graduate Krystal Flores has already accepted a job offer. 36.587862 -82.264423 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:07:37 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-graduates-learn-how-legislation-on-higher-education-could-impact-them-20120327-5109 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-graduates-learn-how-legislation-on-higher-education-could-impact-them-20120327-5109 During Hill Day, students, graduates, and educators participated in educational sessions which brought to light the current political climate. 36.587862 -82.264423 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:54:07 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-graduates-share-success-stories-with-legislators-20120327-0658 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-graduates-share-success-stories-with-legislators-20120327-0658 National College students and graduates from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia attended “Hill Day” in Washington, D.C. 36.587862 -82.264423 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:56:08 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Assisting-Graduate-Puts-Skills-to-Use-as-a-Volunteer-20120320-5659 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Assisting-Graduate-Puts-Skills-to-Use-as-a-Volunteer-20120320-5659 On Thursday, March 15, graduate Madelyn Ramirez volunteered at a Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) event. 38.186737 -85.811044 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:51:47 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Pass-CompTIA-A+-Certification-Exam-20120320-5339 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Pass-CompTIA-A+-Certification-Exam-20120320-5339 Three students from the information systems engineering (ISE) degree program at the Florence Campus are one step closer to a successful career. 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:47:19 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Choosing-a-Second-New-Career-20120320-5110 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Choosing-a-Second-New-Career-20120320-5110 When Judy Robinson met with an admissions representative at the Lexington Campus two years ago, she chose to enroll in the business administration-accounting program. 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:45:36 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=She-Found-a-New-Career-after-a-Factory-Shut-Down-20120320-4717 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=She-Found-a-New-Career-after-a-Factory-Shut-Down-20120320-4717 Rebecca Patton earned her associate’s degree from the medical assisting program and now she is a phlebotomist at Patti A. Clay Regional Medical Center. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:44:01 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Practicing-Medical-Assisting-Skills-in-Professional-Setting-20120320-4519 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Practicing-Medical-Assisting-Skills-in-Professional-Setting-20120320-4519 “With the knowledge and skills that I have acquired ... I feel more prepared for the world than most young adults,” said student Willie Durham. 37.649323 -84.768137 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:38:59 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Madison-Instructor-Receives-Mentor/Educator-Award-20120320-4342 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Madison-Instructor-Receives-Mentor/Educator-Award-20120320-4342 Carmen Bellos, Director of Health Information Technology for the Madison Campus, received the 2011-2012 Mentor/Educator Award from the Tennessee Health Information Management Association. 36.254492 -86.719047 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:28:22 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Scholarly-Recognition-20120320-3225 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Scholarly-Recognition-20120320-3225 As part of an initiative to recognize students’ achievements in their general education courses, National’s Ohio campuses are instating an award-recognition program 41.145440 -80.665054 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:24:49 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Continues-to-Grow-in-Career-Field-20120320-2646 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Continues-to-Grow-in-Career-Field-20120320-2646 Hope Whorley completed her studies and found a job through her externship. 36.691547 -79.893329 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:21:42 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Columbus-Campus-is-and8220;Business-of-the-Yearand8221;-20120320-2352 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Columbus-Campus-is-and8220;Business-of-the-Yearand8221;-20120320-2352 The Columbus Campus recently received the Northland Area Business Association (NABA) ‘Business of the Year’ award. 40.087191 -82.944943 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:19:37 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Real-World-Experience-at-a-Blood-Drive-20120320-2047 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Real-World-Experience-at-a-Blood-Drive-20120320-2047 The medical instructors at the Danville Campus encourage students to seek volunteer opportunities that will help them prepare for their new careers. 36.588659 -79.422832 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:14:58 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Class-Project-Offers-Real-Life-Scenario-20120320-1816 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Class-Project-Offers-Real-Life-Scenario-20120320-1816 Students in the information systems engineering degree program at the Indianapolis Campus recently had the opportunity to put their skills to use. 39.901457 -86.063247 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:11:51 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Event-to-Celebrate-Educators-20120320-1441 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Event-to-Celebrate-Educators-20120320-1441 On Saturday, February 25th, the Cincinnati Campus was host to an event celebrating and promoting the appreciation of educators throughout the community. 39.191271 -84.474907 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:03:12 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Degree-Puts-Career-on-the-Fast-Track-20120320-1133 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Degree-Puts-Career-on-the-Fast-Track-20120320-1133 Shialon Minter came to the Cincinnati Campus looking for a new beginning, and found one along with a new career. 39.191271 -84.474907 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:00:31 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=National-College-Employee-Returns-from-Tour-of-Duty-20120312-0136 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=National-College-Employee-Returns-from-Tour-of-Duty-20120312-0136 Brad Marine, Regional Director of Military Affairs for the Kentucky region, recently returned from his deployment to Afghanistan with the Kentucky Army National Guard Agribusiness Development Team 3 (ADT 3). 39.191271 -84.474907 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:57:08 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Going-Green-20120312-5916 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Going-Green-20120312-5916 On February 16th, students in Instructor Amber Middleton’s Environmental Science class took a field trip to the Richmond-Madison Recycling Center. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:55:12 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Class-Assignment-Prepares-Students-for-Job-Search-20120312-5634 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Class-Assignment-Prepares-Students-for-Job-Search-20120312-5634 Students at the Florence Campus recently had an opportunity to participate in a mock interview. 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:53:25 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=On-campus-Career-Fairs-Assists-Students-in-their-Job-Search-20120312-5454 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=On-campus-Career-Fairs-Assists-Students-in-their-Job-Search-20120312-5454 On March 6th, students at the Akron Area Campus attended an on-campus career fair with 14 employers on display. 41.160910 -81.400205